Our Mission
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for over 35 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!
If we are not united we will not achieve, there is strength in unity!

Our People

Whare Iraia
Chief Executive

Julia Lavers
Education Manager
Team Leader Schools and Youth

Jane Wellard
Administration Manager

Kate Campbell
Team Leader Early Childhood Education

Margaret Silcock
Finance Administrator

Lynda Halliday
Adult & Community Programme Organiser

Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator

Helen Reij
ACE Tutor

Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator

Kathryn Wells
Administration Assistant

Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Facilicator

Rachel Kahl
Youth Services Facilitator

Dayah Patten
Early Learning Facilitator

John Kennedy
Alternative Education Tutor

Lashana Maclean
Playgroup Co-ordinator


Kate Buckley
Creative Spaces Programme Leader

Jenna Croft
WCDRS Information Consultant

Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant

Krista Taylor
Early Learning Facilitator

Jeffrey Kay
Board Chair

Trish Roney
Board Member

Sarah Heney
Finance Administrator

Jo Bares
SPACE Co-Facilitator

Sue Pooley
Position

Kerri
Alternative Education Tutor

Davida Simpson
Te Hono o Ngā Waka Kaiwhakahaere

Dani Tainui-Simon
Mokopuna Ora Kaimahi

Hayley Smith
Kura Kaimahi

Helen Breeze
COVID Support Kaimahi

Jenny Keogan
Rangatahi Kaimahi

Nikita Te Whata
Mokopuna Ora Kaimahi